University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship, Australia

Human Rights Scholarship

The Human Rights Scholarship was established by the University of Melbourne and awarded to students who are undertaking research in the field of human rights. 

The University usually awards two scholarships per year.

Benefits

The duration of this scholarship is up to two years for students undertaking a Master by research degree and up to three years, with a possible six month extension, for students undertaking a Doctorate by research degree.

The following benefits apply:

• A fortnightly living allowance of approximately $31,000 per annum (pro-rata); and
• The following benefits in line with the Australian Postgraduate Awards benefits:
  • A fortnightly living allowance
  • Relocation grant for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia
  • Thesis allowance 
  • Limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave

Note that the Human Rights Scholarship does not cover tuition fees for international students.